Argentina's S-Mark certification is its mandatory safety certification system for electrical and electronic products. Below, we outline the key points you need to know using the latest information.

S-Mark Certification Overview:

Argentina's S-Mark certification is a mandatory safety certification system established under Resolution 92/98 effective in 1998. It covers electrical equipment operating within AC 50-1000 volts or DC 50-1500 volts, ensuring products entering the Argentine market comply with its safety standards.

Argentina is a CB Scheme member, meaning CB Certificates and test reports can be accepted during certification, helping to avoid duplicate testing.

  Key 2025 New Regulations & Marking Requirements:

You should pay special attention to Argentina's 2025 update regarding conformity certification marks.

1.New Mark Enforcement Date: The mandatory enforcement date for the new conformity certification mark, originally scheduled for March 28, 2025, has been postponed to October 1, 2025. After this date, all products must use the new conformity certification mark.

2.New Mark Core Requirements:

·The new mark must be placed visibly on the product or its primary packaging.

·The mark must be indelible and permanently affixed under reasonably foreseeable conditions of use.

·The mark is allowed in monochrome or two colors.

·QR Code Integration: The new conformity certification mark includes a QR code. Scanning this code should link the user to the Spanish version of the Declaration of Conformity.

·Declaration of Conformity: According to the resolution, the manufacturer, importer, or authorized Argentine agent must sign a Spanish Declaration of Conformity based on the product's valid certificate. This declaration ensures product compliance with applicable technical regulations, and its information must be accessible via the QR code.

  S-Mark Certification Core Information & Process:

  Key Steps Explained:

1.Prepare Technical Documents & Samples:

  ·This is the foundation. Required documents typically include: CB Certificate & Test Report (if available), User Manual in Spanish, Product Nameplate (with Spanish safety warnings), circuit diagrams, product photos, etc.

  ·Notably, Argentina has specific requirements for power cord plugs, usually requiring compliance with IRAM 2063 or IRAM 2073 standards and corresponding certification.

2.Laboratory Testing:

  ·Send samples to an accredited laboratory for safety testing. Testing is based mainly on Argentine national IRAM standards, which often incorporate national differences based on IEC standards.

3.Select Certification Mode & Complete Review:

·Main modes include Type Approval, Batch Certification, and Mark Approval.

   ·For Type Approval, the body primarily reviews documents.

  ·For Mark Approval, an initial factory inspection and subsequent annual audits might be required.

3.Certification Issuance & Follow-up Surveillance:

  ·Upon successful review, the certification body issues the S-Mark certificate.

  ·Under some modes, the certificate itself has no fixed expiry date, but its validity must be maintained through annual surveillance (e.g., factory audits). Products must bear the S-Mark and the certification body's mark.

  Practical Tips for Optimizing the S-Mark Certification Process:

1.Leverage CB Reports: Argentina recognizes the CB Scheme. Preparing a valid CB Certificate and complete CB Test Report in advance can avoid duplicate testing, saving time and cost.

2.Monitor Mark Transition Period: Pay close attention to the October 1, 2025 enforcement deadline. After this, products must use the new conformity certification mark, ensuring the QR code correctly links to the DoC.

3.Prepare Spanish Documents: Ensure all required manuals, nameplates, and safety warnings are available in Spanish; this is essential for smooth document review.

4.Confirm Certification Mode: Choose the appropriate certification mode (e.g., Type vs. Mark Approval) based on product characteristics and sales strategy, as requirements for factory inspection and validity differ.

We hope this overview of Argentina's S-Mark mandatory certification is helpful. If you wish to explore specific aspects of the certification process further, feel free to contact BLUEASIA at +86 13534225140 for professional certification consulting services.